5.0 from 15 votes
TLT Sandwich with Tempeh Bacon
A tasty vegan version of the classic BLT Sandwich made with savory tempeh bacon, lettuce, and tomato. High in protein, and customizable with your favorite toppings!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 3 sandwiches
Calories: 340 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Vegan , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1-2 roma tomatoes
- 6 leaves romaine lettuce (or spinach, etc.)
- 6 lices of your favorite bread
- Toppings of choice: avocado, vegan mayo, hummus, mustard, sprouts, etc.
For the tempeh bacon:
- 8 oz. tempeh
- 3 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup (or less)
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cut tempeh into small, fairly thin strips.*
- In a shallow dish, mix together the tamari, smoked paprika, and maple syrup. Add the tempeh strips. Flip to coat well, then set aside to marinate for about 10-15 minutes while your oven preheats.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place marinated tempeh strips in a single layer. Drizzle any leftover tamari mixture on top for even more flavor. (But this does make it saltier.)
- Bake for 10 minutes. Then flip and return to oven. Bake 10 more minutes.
- Assemble your sandwich: Layer bread, tomatoes, lettuce, tempeh bacon, and any other toppings of choice.
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Notes
- *Cutting the tempeh: I end up with 12 pieces by cutting the tempeh block into 6 pieces, then halving those to make them thinner.
- Yield: Tempeh bacon recipe yields enough for about 3 sandwiches.
- For gluten-free: Use GF bread, tamari, and ensure your tempeh is GF.
Nutrition Information
Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Potassium
661mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
5215IU
(104%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Potassium | 661mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 5215IU | 104% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.